Traveling can be very wasteful, from the tiny soaps and toiletries in hotel rooms, to the constant consumption of plastic bottles, snacks wrapped in plastic, plastic bags, paper napkins and disposable cutlery. It’s easy to want to grab the most convenient items when traveling, but we can’t forget about our beautiful planet, and trying to reduce our impact, even while traveling. Imagine traveling a planet that we destroyed because we were to lazy or careless to look after properly…
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Traveling With Jewelry
While you may like to accessorize at home, traveling with jewelry, especially expensive or sentimental pieces, is not always a good idea. Not only is there the risk of losing your jewelry, but also the is always a chance that it will attract the attention of pickpockets and thieves. There are ways to travel with jewelry, but here’s my reasons why you shouldn’t travel with jewelry, or, if you are going to, what pieces you should bring and how to bring them.
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How To Fly With Carry-On Only
When you go on a trip, lugging around a bunch of bags is not a relaxing way to travel. Dealing with checked bags is a hassle and can be more of a headache than they’re worth. With checked bags you are also more likely to overpack and then carry around extra clothes and weight that you probably won’t even use on your trip. I’ve done it myself, where I bring a whole suitcase stuffed full of clothes, and really only ended up using a handful of items, while the rest sat in the case taking up useless space. Below are my top tips for how to fly with carry-on only, and help you make the switch over to traveling like a pro!
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Packing List For Packing Less
Whether you are just looking to reduce the amount of stuff you have to lug around with you when you travel, or maybe you are flying only carryon and need to limit what you take, there are always ways that we can reduce our load when we travel. Packing less is hard, most people tend to overpack when going on a trip because they pack with the wrong mentality. For whatever reason, we generally pack with the mindset of what we might use/wear, instead of the mindset of what we NEED. To help give some ideas, I’ve listed below my bare minimums that I bring with me, which of course could change depending on whether and the activities that I plan on doing, but in general it’s the guidelines I stick to.
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The Importance of a Good Hiking Boot
If you are hiking on a regular basis, or looking to get into hiking, finding the right footwear is important. It is not about style or colors, etc. It is about function, comfort and fit! Here are some tips about choosing the right ones for you, and what can happen if you choose wrong!
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Backpacks or Suitcases for Carry-on
Both backpacks and suitcases have pros and cons when traveling. When it comes to your carry-on luggage though, which should you choose? Well it all comes down to personal preference, but below I’ve outlined the pros of both, to better help you chose! Through experience, you will learn what works best for you, and remember that it can be different for every trip.
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